Doctor insights on:
Do You Always Need A Crown After A Root Canal

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Most often YES:
There is always an exception to every rule. Discuss your options with your dentist. Statistically you will be better off with having one done if its a back tooth following a rct.
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The crown of a tooth is that part of the tooth on top of the root. The crown of the tooth is the part that is visible in the mouth. A crown restoration is a procedure that restores the crown of a tooth that is damaged by fracture or extensive decay by cementing a replica of the crown over a prepared tooth, and is one of the most common procedures done in dentistry.
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Who is right:
Both are right... You need a crown.
The private office is being cautious and wants to wait to make sure the root canal therapy does not give you problems. The dental school is being cautious and doesn't want the tooth to crack.
I would have the current office file the tooth down a bit to take any pressure off of it. Give it a while to make sure the root canal does not have any problems.
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Yes and possibly:
It is not a problem with braces on. And if you need one based on proper diagnosis it is very practical. A crown is needed only if the tooth has large or multiple fillings. If possible , if a crown is determined necessary by your dentist, see if it can wait until ortho is complete.
Fees are locale and dr. Specific.
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Possibly:
The endo may be referring to the healing of the bone near the tip of the root of this tooth. The bone may be getting dense meaning the lesion in bone filling in. This may be seen on x-ray. Sometimes other complications can not allow area to heal like a cyst. Further tx would be needed. If area us healing and you are not feeling any symptoms like pain, endo was successful. Crown may be needed.
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Loose from?:
If the crown is loose, intact and no caries, the crown might be able to be re-cemented. If the structure inside the crown is decayed or fractured, at least a new post and crown. If the tooth is unrestorable due to root fracture, periodontal breakdown, untreatable infection, etc. an extraction would be in order. This needs to be evaluated in person by a dentist who can discuss your options.
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Tooth:
Is the tooth in function, meaning does it have a tooth on the bottom to bite against? If so, does your dentist think you will get more than 5 yrs out of RCT and Crown, if not may be better to extract and place an implant, especially as you are a young guy..
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Tooth Covering:
A crown is a permanent covering that fits over an original tooth that is either decayed, damaged or cracked. Crowns are made of a variety of different materials such as porcelain, gold, acrylic resin or a mix of these materials. Porcelain generally has the most natural appearance, your dentist will decide which material is best to use.
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Depends:
Usually best to straighten teeth before doing final restorations, but if crown of tooth compromised it may be best to place temporary crown now, permanent crown after teeth straightened. Restorative Dentist and Prthodontic Specialist should consult before Rx begins.
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Yes:
It is definitely recommended for molars. You may be able to do without for front tooth (it still needs a permanent filling but not necessarily a crown). It depends on the force distribution and extend of decay. Talk to your dentist.
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